Postcode LU1 2WB is located in an urban city, within the Central ward of Luton in the East of England region, and forms part of the Central Luton area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 543.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 6.6× the East of England average of 82 per 1,000. The average income per household in Central Luton is £36,743 per year. The nearest station is Luton, about 0.1 miles away. There are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 4 parks nearby, the closest medium park is Bell's Close.
Central Luton has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 3,663 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 11% most deprived areas in England.
Central Luton has a very high crime rate, with approximately 543.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 1.5% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 29.3% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Central Luton is £36,743 per year.
Moderate noise level (65.0-69.9 dB) from rail, approximately 7 ft away from LU1 2WB.
Central Luton near LU1 2WB has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Luton located about 0.1 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Luton | N/A | Walking directions to Luton |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5 mi | Bell's Close | Medium | Walking directions to Bell's Close |
| 0.3 mi | The Moor | Small | Walking directions to The Moor |
| 0.5 mi | Brantwood Park | Small | Walking directions to Brantwood Park |
Based on 33 recent sales, the median property price is £135,000 (about £286 per square foot) in Central area, with individual transactions ranging from £59,165 up to £310,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 2 | £305,000 | £308 |
| Terraced | 3 | £265,000 | £323 |
| Flats | 28 | £122,500 | £284 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £90,000 | £232,500 |
| 2017 | £75,380 | £186,500 |
| 2018 | £154,500 | £194,000 |
| 2019 | £165,000 | £200,000 |
| 2020 | £146,000 | £210,000 |
| 2021 | £164,750 | £165,000 |
| 2022 | £175,000 | £242,500 |
| 2023 | £144,000 | £286,000 |
| 2024 | £150,000 | £221,000 |
| 2025 | £137,500 | £265,000 |
| 2026 | £101,000 | — |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Terraced |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £296 | £490 |
| 2017 | £388 | £293 |
| 2018 | £392 | £199 |
| 2019 | £264 | £300 |
| 2020 | £263 | £265 |
| 2021 | £262 | £286 |
| 2022 | £280 | £286 |
| 2023 | £299 | £296 |
| 2024 | £282 | £319 |
| 2025 | £279 | £323 |
| 2026 | £198 | — |
There were 26 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near LU1 2WB.
In the LU1 2WB postcode area, located within Central Luton, there are 9 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of LU1 2WB
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.1 mi | Ashcroft Supermarket | 47-53 Bute Street, Luton, LU1 2EP | Walking directions to Ashcroft Supermarket |
| 0.1 mi | Webbs Newsagent | 9 New Bedford Road, Luton, LU1 1SA | Walking directions to Webbs Newsagent |
| 0.1 mi | Paga Superstore | 3 New Bedford Road, Luton, LU1 1SA | Walking directions to Paga Superstore |
| 0.1 mi | Super Save Store | Bridge Street, Luton, LU1 2QG | Walking directions to Super Save Store |
| 0.1 mi | Delikatesy Smaczek | St. George's Square, Luton, LU1 2TL | Walking directions to Delikatesy Smaczek |
Annual council tax rates for Luton district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for LU1 2WB, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Fatima Begum
Central - Elected 4 May 2023
Mohammed Yaqub Hanif
Central - Elected 4 May 2023
Rachel Hopkins
Luton South and South Bedfordshire - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around LU1 2WB records about 544 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 10 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across East of England as a whole the rate is about 82 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around LU1 2WB in Central Luton is £135,000 (about £286 per square foot) based on 33 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 20 schools close to LU1 2WB, including Windmill Hill School (Serious Weaknesses), University of Bedfordshire (Good) and St Matthew's Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to LU1 2WB is Luton, about 145 m away.
LU1 2WB scores 10 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 3,663 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Luton South and South Bedfordshire covering LU1 2WB is Rachel Hopkins (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 2 local councillors: Fatima Begum (Labour Party) and Mohammed Yaqub Hanif (Labour Party).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.